Competitive 1

 

Squad Lead Coach: Kathryn MacCallum

Emailcoach.kathryn@elmbridgephoenix.com

 

Squad Schedule

MONDAY Swim Xcel 7.30 - 9pm
WEDNESDAY Swim Xcel 6.30-7.30pm
FRIDAY Swim Xcel 7-8.30pm
SUNDAY Swim Xcel 5-6pm

 

Squad Details:

  • Up to 5h swimming per week
  • Up to 4 swim sessions per week
  • Competing at L3/4 meets
  • Very good  level of commitment and attendance recommended
  • Targeting Counties and open meets
  • Minimum target attendance of 75%

Considerations for entry into the squad:

  1. Actively competing and willingness to improve.
  2. Understand the requirements of moving to the next level.
  3. Good ability to do all 4 strokes.
  4. Competent in all 7 turns and all starts.
  5. Be coachable and accept feedback openly.
  6. Be respectful to your coach and peers.
  7. Minimum of 1 Open Meet a term.
  8. Working towards County qualification.
  9. Age (end of year) 12-14

Training Set Expectations for entry:

---under review---

Competition Expectations:

  1. Attendance at the National Arena Swimming League AND Junior League if selected.
  2. Counties if qualified.
  3. Target meets L1-4, at least one Open Meet a term.
  4. Attendance at Club Champs.

Attributes and values to consider entry:

---under review---

Kit:

--- 2x Training Suit
--- Racing Suit
--- 2x Bottle
--- 2x Goggles
--- 2x Club Hat
--- Kickboard
--- Pull buoy
--- Fins
--- Snorkel
--- Hand Paddles